The Tilnar Cycle Challenge, which was set up by Essex cycling enthusiast, Tom Hawes, is now entering its second year having had a very successful launch in 2015. The first annual Tilnar Cycle Challenge took place on 20th June 2015 and was an outstanding success with over £10,000 being raised for charities across the UK through entry donations and personal sponsorship. The Challenge inspired people around the country and across the world to get on their bikes and see how far they could cycle in a day.